Personalized coaching helps patients
Joint replacement patients in the COACH program get weekly calls with a physical therapist to help them set and meet their fitness goals after knee surgery.
July 30, 2019
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From scrubs to fatigues
Eric Lau, a Respiratory Therapist at the Misericordia Community Hospital, is a reservist in Canada who balances his day job with his military commitments.
July 23, 2019
Misericordia hospital celebrates 50 years in west Edmonton
On July 18, 1969, the Misericordia Sisters opened a new full-service hospital in west Edmonton. Find out how their approach to care continues to this day.
July 18, 2019
Knitting with love
Ted Schuman knits hats for babies at the Grey Nuns and Misericordia community hospitals, carrying on the legacy of his wife.
July 5, 2019
Lifting seniors' spirits through music
A chaplain uses music to connect and have conversations that lift the spirits at Saint-Thomas Centre, a Covenant Care supportive living facility.
July 2, 2019
Gardening together
Kids from Steinhauer School join the residents of St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital for a day of gardening.
June 20, 2019
Chair yoga has many benefits
Chair yoga offers health benefits to everyone. It may be of particular interest to those with mobility issues or desk jobs.
June 17, 2019
Patients benefit from library staff visits
Staff from the Edmonton Public Library visit patients at the Misericordia and Grey Nuns hospitals, benefiting them socially and mentally.
June 13, 2019
Male seniors at increased risk of suicide
Canadian male seniors aged 80 and older have a higher risk of suicide than the average population.
June 10, 2019
Honouring 90 years of service
Sisters of St. Martha leave a legacy of care and compassion to those in need. They served the people of Alberta in many ways.
June 6, 2019
Residents prepare school lunches for kids in need
Lethbridge students in need benefit from school lunches prepared by residents and patients at St. Therese Villa, St. Michael’s Health Centre and Martha’s House.
June 3, 2019
Medical mission transforms lives in Ecuador
Doctors, nurses and staff from the Misericordia Hospital’s orthopedic department go on a medical mission yearly to give life-changing surgeries to Ecuador.
May 30, 2019
Walk for good physical and mental health
Walking is one of the most natural things we do. It benefits your body and your mental health and wellness.
May 23, 2019
What you eat can affect your mental health
Poor diet is linked with depression and anxiety. Eating healthy food promotes better mental health and well-being, studies show.
May 16, 2019
Wilderness emergency care and rescue
Conference prepares first responders in wilderness emergency care and rescue.
May 13, 2019
Hospice staff recharge in reflection room
A reflection room at Dulcina Hospice gives staff and families space to pause, meditate and pray - a sanctuary amidst the toll and intensity of hospice care.
May 9, 2019
Research with therapy rabbit looks at easing loneliness and isolation
Residents with dementia are part of animal therapy research at Youville Home.
May 8, 2019
Grieving death by suicide
People grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide find strength in support groups and fundraising walks like Darkness Into Light.
May 7, 2019
Indigenous people are at a much higher risk for diabetes
Statistics show that eight out of 10 Indigenous adults are projected to get Type 2 diabetes in their lifetime compared to 50 per cent of non-Indigenous adults.
April 29, 2019
